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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wild Fires (25 May 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: The national recruitment process for conservation rangers was advertised late last year and is being managed bythe Public Appointments Service. The recruitment is at an advanced stage and candidates are currently being interviewed. Frontline conservation rangers are deployed through a regional structure and assignments are determined in light of Departmental business needs and priorities. A...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Waterways Issues (25 May 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: Waterways Ireland is the navigation authority for the Erne System. The western limit of navigation on the Erne System as managed by Waterways Ireland is at Belleek, Co. Fermanagh where there is a marina with services. There are no plans at this time to extend the navigation farther west to the Atlantic coast at the Erne estuary.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services (25 May 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: 433. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to a significant time difference between when HIQA reports (details supplied) are shared with their service providers and when they are shared with their service users; if he is satisfied with such delays; if it is possible that all relevant stakeholders of such facilities will...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (24 May 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: I thank the Senators for putting so well the case about the physical infrastructure of the bridge and the symbolism of bridging two communities. Unfortunately, the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, and the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton, are not available, so I am taking this topic on their behalf. It is important to note there is a Government commitment jointly with the Northern Ireland...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (24 May 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: I understand the Senators' frustration regarding progress on this issue. It is of great importance on both sides of the Border, as has been stated. There are many moving parts in achieving progress on this issue. As I mentioned in my opening statement, the development of the Newry southern relief road is proceeding well. This would have a major impact on the robustness of any business...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Legislative Measures (24 May 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: I am taking this Commencement matter on behalf of the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Deputy Naughton. The relevant legislation that allows for the removal of abandoned vessels in Irish waters such as that referred to by the Senator is the Merchant Shipping (Salvage and Wreck) Act 1993, which gives effect to the International Convention on Salvage 1989, to which Ireland is...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Legislative Measures (24 May 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: I take on board fully the points made by the Senator and he is correct in what he said. Particularly as we move towards legislating for marine protected areas, there is an opportunity not only to introduce legislation but to make sure it is aligned on the protection of our marine environment. In particular regarding the MV Alta, it was washed up on 16 February 2020 and Cork County Council...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Air Services (24 May 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: I am taking this question on behalf of the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Deputy Hildegarde Naughton. I thank the Senator for the opportunity to address the ongoing crisis in the aviation sector, particularly the recent announcement made by Aer Lingus concerning certain cost-cutting measures in light of the cumulative impact of Covid-19 over the past 15 months. First, I...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Air Services (24 May 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: Again, it is important to note that the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton, chairs the aviation subgroup of the Labour Employer Economic Forum and that subgroup is continuing its work in investigating a specially extended wage subsidy scheme for the aviation sector. That work is ongoing. Specifically, in relation to the Heathrow slots, Aer Lingus still holds its portfolio slots at London...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Electoral Reform (24 May 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: I am conscious that I am taking this Commitment matter on Bob Dylan's 80th birthday. The times they are indeed a-changing. From a political perspective, I very much welcome the Senator bringing this issue to the House because it is really important. At the outset, it should be noted that the Programme for Government: Our Shared Future contains a broad range of electoral reforms, including...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Electoral Reform (24 May 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: To finish that quote, Bob Dylan said, "Don’t stand in the doorway, don't block up the hall", so he was probably referring to giving an opportunity to everyone to take part in our political system. I am conscious the Senator rightly highlighted the role of young people in recent years, particularly as the climate Bill is now being brought forward. It was the climate strikes, it was...

Seanad: Planning and Development, Heritage and Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (24 May 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Chathaoirleach. I thank the Senators for providing me with an opportunity to set out the provisions of the Planning and Development, Heritage and Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2021. As I set out in the Dáil a number of weeks ago, this technical Bill is necessary to allow for the transfer of functions relating to heritage under a number of enactments...

Seanad: Planning and Development, Heritage and Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (24 May 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: I thank all the Senators who contributed to the debate for their comments and kind words. I thank Senator Garvey for what she said about the Department's work. I thank Senator Fitzpatrick for what she said about the new city development plan. It is vitally important that development plans are aligned. I give my absolute commitment on Moore Street. Senator Cummins inquired about...

Seanad: Planning and Development, Heritage and Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 May 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: I will not be accepting amendments Nos. 1 and 6 to 13, inclusive. I reiterate that this is a technical Bill which is necessary to allow for the transfer of functions relating to heritage under a number of different enactments to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. I will not be accepting any amendments which go beyond the very narrow technical nature of the Bill. The...

Seanad: Planning and Development, Heritage and Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 May 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: Yes, I apologise.

Seanad: Planning and Development, Heritage and Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 May 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: It is the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

Seanad: Planning and Development, Heritage and Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 May 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: It changes that, yes.

Seanad: Planning and Development, Heritage and Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 May 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: I appreciate the clarification from Senator Cummins. I appreciate the concerns Senator Higgins is raising as well because it is not about the good working relations of this Government but rather putting in place the checks and balances for future Governments. This is a technical Bill. The Minister with responsibility for heritage has a defined role. The Bill is aimed primarily at...

Seanad: Planning and Development, Heritage and Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 May 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: I will not be accepting amendments Nos. 2 or 3. Sections 8 to 11, inclusive, refer to sections 177, 177Y, 177AB and 177AC of the Act of 2000. As stated in my opening address, Part XAB of the Planning and Development Act 2000 provides for consultation by the primary Minister under the Act, the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, with the Minister for Arts, Heritage and...

Seanad: Planning and Development, Heritage and Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 May 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: I will address that concern. Certainly, as I stated, the National Parks and Wildlife Service, NPWS, will continue to be consulted. It is important that those checks and balances are there and I give my assurance. The NPWS may be on a different statutory footing following the review process, but for now there are important checks and balances in place. I give that assurance to Senator...